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www.spec.com.au What’s on Portland SUFM Children and Family Holiday program Children and family holiday program with drama, craft, games, bible stories and lots more running now until January 6. All welcome. Bentinck St lawns/Civic Hall Portland. Contact Camille Alexander 0437 549 907 or email camille.a.alexander@gmail.com. Brett Jarrett Wildlife Art Exhibition A wildlife art exhibition by renowned local artist Brett Jarrett will be held at the Narrawong Mechanics Institute Hall tomorrow and Sunday. As one of Australia’s finest animal painters, Brett will be exhibiting from 10am to 4pm and will be present to answer questions about his painting technique and field experiences in search of wildlife around the world. Local birdlife is a strong theme in this upcoming exhibition as well as the large mammals from around the world. All artworks are for sale. For further information phone 0415 464 572 or email brettjarrett@optusnet.com.au. Narrawong Mouth-2-Mouth Walk, Run & Carnival Write Sunday January 10 in your diary – the Narrawong Mouth-2-Mouth is on again! This exciting event includes: The Coastal Seafarms Classic 14km run from the mouth of the Fitzroy River to the mouth of the Surry River along the beach (buses transport participants to the Fitzroy) - great prizes; a 14km Classic Care for Cancer Carers Program People with cancer and their carers can get a “Health and Wellness Program” at family’s needs (e.g. three month gym membership, kids swimming lessons, teen gym or personal training sessions). Call Brenda Oxford at the YMCA to discuss on 5521 7174. the YMCA tailored to suit their Major events directory Upcoming events Beach Walk (arrangements as above); “Aunty Annie’s” 7km run/walk up and back on the beach at Narrawong; the “Surry Scurry” 3km run/walk around the Surry; kids lap around the oval (a free non-competitive fun lap of the oval for primary school aged or younger). After these events relax and enjoy the carnival – great local musicians performing, stalls, food, coffee etc. You can also enjoy the whaleboat racing on the Surry – competing for the Mixx FM Captain Dutton Cup. Lots for the kids to do - games, environmental activities etc. Help us to raise funds for Lifesaving on the Narrawong Beach. Check out our website – www.mouth2mouth. com.au. Enquiries Kathy on 0477 286 295. Mouth2Mouth Market Stall A market stall on January 10 will be run on behalf of the Mouth to Mouth sub committee. We are requesting donations of any loved home grown surplus produce, eggs, plants, jams, cakes, crafts or whatever you have available to donate to your community. All proceeds from the sale of donated goods go to the Mouth to Mouth committee, who provide financial and social support to the Narrawong Life Savers, Narrawong School and other local community needs. Donations for the stall can be delivered to Narrawong Store (Danny) from Thursday, January 7 to Saturday, January 9 or if possible dropped off at the stall at the reserve by 10am. Please contact Christine 0402 483 960 or Judy 0418 572 748. A public thank you and results of this wtall will be published at the Narrawong Store. Regular events Croquet – learners group Croquet is a challenging but fun game for all ages. Anyone wishing to learn is welcome to come to the Portland Croquet Club in the Botanic Gardens any Wednesday or Saturday at 12.45pm to be included in a learners group. Equipment provided but flat soled shoes to be worn. Contact Margaret ph. 5523 2447. Dancing Learn to dance: every Tuesday in South Portland Hall, Wellington Rd – beginners 7-8pm; dancing 8-10pm. modern waltz, rhumba, tango, cha cha, swing, fox trot, mambo. Cuppa and biscuits to finish. Small entry fee. Learn here, dance anywhere. Contact Ellie on 0438 233 424, Rob on 0428 381 772 or Wendy on 0438 091 007. The waltz, members and service providers working together implement suicide prevention initiatives and strategies throughout the Glenelg Shire. If you have had experience of suicide in your life, know of someone who has, or would simply like to help make the Glenelg region a suicide safer place to live in, then you are more than welcome to attend. The meeting dates are the first Wednesday of each month, from 4-5.30pm, held at Westvic Staffing Solutions, 6 Gawler St. Contact Brian Kennedy on 0497 762 848. Heywood Model Train, Wagon Shed & Museum Open on the second Saturday of each month from 9am-2pm in the ‘Old School’ Edgar St Heywood. Both venues will appeal to all ages, gender and ability. An inexpensive outing as both venues rely on volunteers and operate on donations and grants. For special bookings contact Jim on 0438 006 171 or John on 5578 6331. Justice of the Peace Available for signing documents at the Portland Library each Friday between noon and 2pm. Phone 5522 2265. Portland Dance and Social Club: meets every Wednesday, 8-10pm, in the South Portland Hall, Wellington Rd, dancing Old Time and New Vogue. Tuition available. Admission fee per night, first night free. Phone: 5523 4498. South Portland Dance: on the third Saturday of every month from 8pm to midnight in the South Portland Hall, Wellington Rd. All welcome. A plate of supper would be appreciated. Tarragal Band playing. Phone Marie on 5523 4338. CEMA Bellydance Group: classes at Portland Arts Centre on Mondays at 6pm. Women of all ages and abilities welcome to join for fun, fitness and friendship. Contact Monica, ph: 0428 174 599 for further information. New ladies welcome. English as a Second Language ESL, a program offered by Neighbourhood House, is available to anyone wanting to improve their English speaking and reading skills. 1:1 support provided by trained volunteers. Free. Venue: WorkSkills Pioneer Plaza. Contact email pnhp@workskillsemployment. com.au or call 5523 1645. Euchre In the Heywood Men’s Shed, Barclay St, 1-3pm Wednesdays. Afternoon tea, gold coin donation. All welcome. Contact Heywood Rural Health on 1300 468 870. Glenelg Suicide Prevention Network Formed in response to high rates of suicide identified in this area. The Network is made up of a group of community Program is offering 1:1 sessions to anyone wanting to improve their reading, writing and numeracy skills. Support provided by trained volunteers. Free. Venue: WorkSkills Pioneer Plaza. Email pnhp@ workskillsemployment.com.au or call 5523 1645. Men’s Sheds Portland Men’s Shed – open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10am to 3pm at 97 Cashmore Rd, Portland. Contact Ian Giles (secretary) on 0400 642 883. Heywood Men’s Shed – open Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm. At 21 Barclay St. Come and visit. Contact Terry on 5527 0563 or 0437 653 720. Music Learn to play music: every Tuesday at 6.15pm the Portland Citizens Brass Band learners meet at the brass band rooms, Julia St. Fun for all ages, tuition is free and provided by qualified musicians. Regular band rehearsal follows at 7.159.30pm. A community band run by volunteers and operates from donations and community grants. New members welcome. Contact Sharryn (secretary) 5526 5320 / 0427 0742 48 for more information. Needle Workers Group Held every Friday from 1pm-4pm at Portland Neighbourhood House, Waratah Cres. Cost to participate. Phone 5523 5114 or 5523 6473 (after 5pm). Literacy & Numeracy Support Would you like Literacy and Numeracy support? The Neighbourhood House Neighbourhood House Bingo Held each Friday night at Fawthrop Community Centre, Hood St. $1000 jackpot last Friday of the month with sandwich supper. Open 7pm. Eyes down 8pm. Contact Stan ph: 5523 5686. Poetry Reading Poetry reading is held on the third Sunday of each month at 2pm in the Portland Arts Centre. All welcome listeners and readers. For further information contact 5523 1804 / 5523 4659. Portland BreastScreen Are you aged between 50-74 years? Is it time for your screening mammogram? It only takes 10 minutes. All female staff, at Portland and District Health Service, Fern St. To make an appointment, for a free screening mammogram with BreastScreen Victoria call 13 20 50 or book online www.breastscreen.org.au. No doctor’s referral required. It could save your life. Portland Community Bingo Every Thursday night at Fawthrop Community Centre, Hood St, Portland. Doors open 7pm. Eyes down 8pm. All welcome. For further information 3RPC Community Radio ph: 5523 4333. Portland Stroke Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month at 1pm at Portland District Health. It is for stroke survivors, carers and their families. For further information contact Jayson on 0475 521 244. Portland Toy Library The Portland Toy Library, situated at Portland Widows’ Lunch Held every third Tuesday of the month, meeting at noon at the Royal Hotel, Portland. For further information phone Val 5529 2370 or Joyce 5523 1710. Seeking learner drivers The Glenelg L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program is delivered by Council in partnership with VicRoads through TAC funding. It provides eligible learner drivers aged 16-21 with the opportunity gain driving practice and accumulate the required 120+ hours in their logbooks with trained volunteer mentors for a minimum of one hour per week. The program is free and participants use 45 Palmer Street open today 11am to 12.15pm. Please contact Kristy on 0487 212 466 for further information. program-dedicated vehicles and also have access to a set of driving lessons with a professional driving instructor. For more information on becoming an L2P learner driver or to be sent an application form please contact the program coordinator, 0466 149 341 or email l2p@glenelg.vic. gov.au. Fawthrop Community Centre, Hood St, Portland, as follows: Bowls — Monday and Wednesday, register at 1.30pm; Saturday at 12.30pm; Cards — Tuesday and Thursday at 2pm; and Seniors activities Senior Citizens activities in the Night on Hanlon The Portland Football Netball Cricket Club presents its annual Night on Hanlon from 6pm to 1am on Friday, January 22 at Hanlon Park, Henty St Portland. Live performances by “Farren Jones” (Keith Urban Tribute) and “2’s a Party 3’s a Crowd” from Warrnambool and later in the evening DJ Nath Jennings. $20 Entry, BYO Chairs and Picnic Rugs, Strictly NO BYO Alcohol. Food and beverages available. Tickets available at the club by phoning 5523 1964. Mary MacKillop 150th Commemoration The 150th anniversary of Mary MacKillop departing Portland in January 1866 will be commemorated on January 30-31. Mary MacKillop is Australia’s first Catholic saint. She lived, learned and worked in Portland between 1862 and 1866. Commemorative activities include free guided tours of Portland’s Mary MacKillop-related sites, Mass celebrated in honour of Mary MacKillop at All Saints Church by the Bishop of Ballarat, launch of the second edition of the book ‘Mary MacKillop’s Portland Years – 1862-1866’, historical displays and key Mary MacKillop-related sites open to the public. Full program available from Portland WorkSkills, Pioneer Plaza, ph: 5523 1645 or pnhp@ workskillsemployment.com.au. U3A Activities U3A will be in recess until Monday, January 11. More What’s On: PAGE 20 PORTLAND OBSERVER Friday January 1 2016 17 Supplied by the Glenelg Shire Council Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous, Portland Group: Meets Tuesdays at 8pm, Presbyterian Church Hall, Portland, 15 Tyers St. For further information phone 5523 4348 or Victorian Central Office on 9429 1833 (24 hours). Alcoholics Anonymous, Portland, Steps and Traditions meeting: Contact Jim 0418 671 416 or National Number: 1300 222 222. Postal address: PO Box 216, Portland 3305. Alcoholics Anonymous, Heywood: Monday 7.30pm at Kindergarten, Hunter St, Heywood (ph 5527 1560). Heywood A/A Recovery Group: Group meets every Sunday 2pm at Heywood Rural Health, Barclay St, Heywood. For further information phone 5527 1463 or 0419 271 462 or Central Office 9429 1833 (24 hrs). Al-Anon Family Groups: Meets every Thursday from 10am11.30am. Al-Anon is for the families and friends of alcoholics who are living with or have lived with a problem drinker. Is someone else’s drinking affecting you? Come along to a meeting and listen to others share their experience, strength and hope. You are welcome and you will find help. Strictly anonymous and confidential. Phone 5523 6269, 5523 3029 or 0455 810 687. Meeting Pantry bingo — Friday, ‘eyes down’ at 1.30pm. Contact Mavis 5523 1556. SWAMP – Sew Simply Sewing Sew Simply Sewing has been providing sewing lessons for nearly seven years so come along and see what all the fuss and fun is about. Classes are taught by qualified tutor and textile artist Deb Saunders. Each Monday and Tuesday 10am-3pm. Open to all ages and expertise. All equipment and some materials are supplied. Small cost per week. Bookings essential. For more info call Deb on 5523 3218 or email ds.swamp@hotkey.net.au or drop into 45 Oswald St, Portland. Walking groups Fawthrop Wednesday Walking Group: Need to walk more? Like to meet others? Meet in Hood St car park on Wednesday at 8.55am for 9am walk around the lagoon. Free coffee or tea after walking. New members always welcome. For more information contact Donna on 5521 0607. ‘No Great Hurries’ Walking Group: meet Barclay St, Thursdays 11am. Noncompetitive. Encouragement provided. Cuppa available after the walk. All welcome. Contact Barry or Terry on 5527 0563. at Heywood Men’s Shed, 21 Weight Loss Group The Portland branch of the T.O.W.N. (take-off weight naturally) Clubs of Victoria, meets each Wednesday at 5.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, 33 Henty St, Portland. Men and women are welcome. If you would like to know more about us, please feel free to drop into one of our meetings – there is no obligation to join. Alternatively, you may like to ring Judith 5523 3249 or Jean 5523 2452 for more information. What’s On is supplied by the Glenelg Shire Council For further information or anyone wishing to have something included in “What’s On” please contact Sandra Robertson on 5522 2254. Items must be delivered in writing, by e-mail to srobertson@glenelg.vic.gov.au (preferred) or faxed to 5522 2290 by noon on the Tuesday prior to publishing. Items must be of a recreational or community interest and be run by voluntary, council or council organised groups. For further information on any events, or for assistance in promoting events, contact the Glenelg Shire visitor services officer on 5521 0003 or email portlandvic@glenelg.vic.gov.au. The complete calendar is available on council’s website www. glenelg.vic.gov.au. Heywood Al-Anon: If someone close to you is drinking too much, we understand your concern. Meets third Sunday each month at 2pm in the Heywood Rural Health Old Hospital Function room. This is a structured program. Confidential and Contact Primary Care at Heywood Rural Health on 1300 468 870 or email: primarycareservices. hrh@swarh.vic.gov.au. Eating Disorder Parent/Carer Friends Support Group: For information contact Carol on 5523 3410. Lighthouse, Portland’s Depression Support Group: Is currently in recess with our monthly meetings recommencing on Tuesday February 23. Lighthouse is a support group for all living with depression, those who are carers and all interested. Our meetings are informal, practical and enjoyable. All are welcome to attend. For further information contact John or Judith 0428 780 421. Portland Floral Art Club: Meeting every fourth Monday of the month at the RSL Club rooms, corner Percy and Gawler streets, Portland, at 1.30pm. Newcomers welcome. For further information ph: 5523 3460. and family-friendly. Portland Sightseers: The Portland Sightseers, self-help group for visually impaired, meet for lunch on the first Monday of each month at the Royal Hotel, Percy St. All visually impaired, their carers and other interested people are welcome. Contact Betty on 0428 102 409.